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June 16, 1975 The com_Mittee engaged in a discussion regarding its practice of holding e names of new personnel for one week before castings its Page 150 vote. .-. Rotberg stressed the importance of continuing this practice . which insures the admittance of the best candidates to the system. .__ . Nadsworth and .'ss. Berchtold egreed with Mr. Rotberg. Hr. 'iadsworth noted that the position of Petco Coordinator is i:mtorta_nd and, therefore, we should rake su=e that is will be filled by a qualified candidate. Berchtold did not object to any name on the list but questioned the role description of the social worker and the coordinator. Dr. :'Obert and Mr. Spins told the committee that, because of the threat of losing candidates to another system, it was important to vote on them as soon as possible. After further discussion, the school committee agreed to vote on new personnel at the next meeting, at which time the problem of holding names for one week will be resolved. . The list for Tentative Staff for the Summer Reading Program for 1975 was presented to the School Cormittee for its approval. Mrs. Ellen Difantis told the committeeinvitations 228accepted. TENTATIVE that out of 555 �+-vitatio__s sent, have been 1�.+TATIVE STAFr SUN= READING The criteria used to determine which children qualify for the program PROGRAM is to locate those who are 1-2 years below the reading level (priority one), followed by those who are one year below the reading level (priority two) . invitations are then extended for these children to participate in the program. Mrs. Berchtold noted that Title I has a Parents Advisory Committee and asked rs. Difantis how it works. She said the Committee has alread met. It sees proposals, gives suggestions and gives its approval or disappoval. More parental participation is expected as time goes on. Dr. Fobert said the biggest threat in terms of se rices is whether the Department of 'Education will continue to commit the funds. -s. Swanson asked if this :.rogram will be offered during the year. Dr. ,ober; replied that if we do away with the summer program, we may have to provide funds for an individual tutorial program under:special needs during the summer. Mr. '.otberg made a MOTTON, which was seconded by Hr. Wadsworth, to accept the Tentative Staff for Summer Reading - 1975 as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, The committee voted Unanimously to accept the list. (See attachment) s, L a STAFF T,'"ADERSwI The committee was presented a list for staff leadership awards for 1975. Mr. R..otberg asked Dr. Fobert to provide the following information: AWARDS 1. the number of awards people on the list had received previously, 2. the names of those people who withdrew their.names from this list, 3. the names of the people on the leadership committee. This list will be discussed further at the next meeting.